PREVENTATIVE DENTAL CARE

Preventative Dental Care Tips for Patients in Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, IL & Beyond

Preventative dentistry practices are for patients of all ages. This means the individual must have a daily routine to maintain the health of their teeth and gums. This includes not only flossing and brushing daily but also visiting your local dentist office several times a year for a thorough dental exam and professional dental cleaning.

Having a proper preventative care program will usually eradicate the possibility of gum disease, cavities, and tooth enamel thinning. If nothing else, proper preventative tooth care will allow you to keep teeth and gum problems under control and provide a path for reversing occurrences of cavities and gum disease.

If you are looking for a dental practice that best suits the needs of you and your family, we encourage you to contact the team at Roseroot Dental! Our team of compassionate and caring professionals are standing by to serve those in Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, IL, and the surrounding areas.

Which is Better To Do? Floss or Brush?

I often get asked: “Dr. Roseroot, which is more important to do – floss or brush?”

Well, there is not an either/or strategy here. Each has a different objective – but both together will definitely reduce the harmful effects of plaque buildup.

Here is a very simple explanation: flossing will remove plaque from between your teeth and from under your gums. Brushing, on the other hand, will remove plaque mainly from the visible surfaces of your teeth. So together flossing and brushing are essential to good oral health.

Our Dentist in Des Plaines, IL

With 48+ years of experience and access to state-of-the-art equipment and modern treatments, Dr. Roseroot and his team are standing by to help you with all your oral health needs. From routine dental exams and cleanings to effective gum disease and root canal treatments, we are fully equipped to help residents of Des Plaines, IL; Mount Prospect, IL; and the surrounding areas.